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Torta Bread

Best Torta Bread Recipe

This recipe makes about 8 medium-sized bolillo rolls (perfect for 8 generously filled sandwiches).
Servings: 8 medium-sized bolillo rolls
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients
  

Dry Ingredients:
  • 4 cups 480g bread flour (you can use all-purpose, but bread flour gives better texture)
  • 2 ¼ tsp 7g instant yeast
  • 1 ½ tsp salt
  • 2 tbsp sugar
Wet Ingredients:
  • 1 ½ cups 360ml warm water (around 38°C / 100°F — warm but not hot)
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil or melted butter for richer flavour
  • For the Topping:
  • 1 egg beaten, for egg wash
  • Splash of water